Manaslu Facts

Located forty miles east of Annapurna, Manaslu, the
eighth highest summit in the world, dominates the Gurkha massif. The name Manaslu is derived
from the Sanskrit word, Manasa, meaning "Mountain
of the Spirit," which is why we've named our expedition "Seeking the
Spirit".

After several failed attempts a Japanese party
finally made the first ascent of Manaslu in 1956; it wasn't climbed again until
1971. In 1997 Charlie Mace made the first American ascent and since that
time only four other Americans have stood on Manaslu's summit. Our route
is of moderate technical difficulty, but the true difficulty will be the
grueling nature of this remote peak. After an arduous trek to base camp we
will be faced with a circuitous route up a mountain infamous for heavy snow
accumulation. Avalanches and sheer exhaustion will be our major obstacles.